Generic Assistant Practitioner - Community

TN United Kingdom; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambuslang is seeking a Generic Assistant Practitioner to support patients in achieving their care goals. This role involves working within a care team, delivering person-centered care, and requires a formal qualification in health or social care. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 days public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent in health/social care.
• Knowledge of clinical processes relevant to client group.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to achieve care and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide evidence-based care and undertake assessments.
• Act as a member of the care team under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Education

HNC Level Qualification

Job description

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Generic Assistant Practitioner - Community, Cambuslang

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Client:

NHS Lanarkshire

Location:

Cambuslang, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

• To act as a member of the care team under the supervision of registered NMAHP Practitioner.
• To assist patients to achieve their care and rehabilitation goals.
• Provide support and evidence based care by assisting the planning, implementing, delivery and evaluation of care
• Undertake baseline assessments within clearly defined parameters for the identified area of care delivery.
• Use specialist technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, person centred safe and effective care

Duties may vary depending on the team / department or assigned area of work. As per role profile

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health / education / social care environment plus short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques and / or activities relevant to client group.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills and maintain a record of learning.
• Full driving license holder

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in ICST team within Cambuslang Clinic

The working pattern for this role Shifts.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .